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Too Much of a Good Thing: Calcium and Vitamin D Supplements

When senior women don't get enough calcium from their diet, they may take supplements. But taking too much calcium or vitamin D in supplement form may also be problematic.

Iron Levels in the Brain Might Signal ADHD in Youths

There has been a debate about ADHD and whether it's overdiagnosed. To date, there has not been an objective way to diagnose the condition, but new research may change that.

Chemo Rx May Make Patients Feel Drunk

Chemotherapy is the use of medications to treat cancer. Like almost any other medication, chemotherapy can have side effects. The FDA recently warned of a potential side effect of one chemotherapy medication.

Bringing New Medication to Market

Whether it’s an advertisement for sleep medication, bladder control or seasonal allergies, all medications share one thing in common — extensive research and testing had to be done before they were put on the market.

Soy Not Protective Against Endometrial Cancer

Endometrial cancer is less common in Asian countries than in Western countries. A new study has found these lower rates don't seem to result from a specific food that Asian women eat.

FDA Requiring Warning of Blood Clots on Testosterone Products

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is requiring manufacturers to include a general warning in the drug labeling of all approved testosterone products about the risk of blood clots in the veins.

Another Risk Factor for Pancreatic Cancer

Cigarette smoking and diabetes are associated with a higher risk of pancreatic cancer. Now another risk factor for this cancer has been confirmed.

Therapy May Help Cancer Patients Sleep Easier

Matters of health can't always be separated clearly into physical issues and mental issues. A new review examined one such overlap between physical and mental health — sleeping troubles in cancer patients.

Mosquitos and Ticks Spread Illness to Thousands Last Year

The buzz of a mosquito or the itch of its bite can be annoying, but in some cases, that bite may become a serious matter. A new study examined illnesses caused by infected bugs.

Kraft Recalls Velveeta Product Shipped to Midwest Stores

Earlier this year, Kraft Foods announced that there was a shortage of Velveeta. Now, it looks like some of the so-called "Liquid Gold" will have to come off the shelves.

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